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Celebrate the arts Concerts, shows, specials take over Benton Harbor

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Benton Harbor celebrates the arts B ENTON HARBOR, Mich. — The days are getting longer, lake breezes are warmer and local artists and musicians are ready to celebrate summer in the Benton Harbor Arts District.

The New Territory Arts Association kicks off its June-August series of concerts, gallery showings and special events with a multiblock party, the Summer Solstice Art Hop, from 6 to 9 p.m. June 17, Partygoers can stroll from venue to venue enjoying food, beverages and free entertainment.

“This is a summer party for all ages,” said Ken Ankli, NTAA president.

“Local vocalist Charlene Jones will debut her maxisingle project ‘Stronger’ at the 210 Art Space and we’ll introduce Art Hoppers to three new businesses, a gelato shop, The Sweet Bar

by Mason Jar; a yoga studio, The Collective; and Third Coast Paddling, a kayak, canoe and paddleboard shop.”

The Benton Harbor Arts District covers several city blocks with most of the Art Hop action taking place north of the business corridor along Main Street. Ankli said new street pole banners and venue sidewalk flags will help define the walkable geographic area.

Participating venues in this annual event include: • 3 Pillars Music, 198 Water St., will welcome Art Hoppers with light bites and sips, plus 15 percent off stereo gear such as turntables, amplifiers and speakers as well as $1 off albums and CDs. • 210 Art Space, 210 Water St., will be the site of local musician and keyboardist, Charlene Jones’s debut of her maxi-single project, “Stronger.” Other studio and gallery spaces will be open.

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• Baker’s Downtown Pub and Eatery, 190 Territorial, will feature musician Kevin Henry, the artwork of Brad Bigford and Patrick Wills plus a fish fry featuring perch and bluegill as well as all-youcan-eat cod specials.

• Benton Harbor Public Library, 213 E. Wall St., will feature a Clothes Line Community Art Show showcasing children’s artwork and the work of Lavoide Wilson. There will also be live performances by local teen, Ajah Thompson.

• Dwellers Coworking, 140 Fifth St., will host David Baker and his exhibit, “A Year at Shoreham Village,” a suite of 13 watercolors inspired by the Shoreham coastline. Seth Haley collaborated with Baker to also create a new video of the Shoreham project that will be screened at 8 p.m.

• First Presbyterian Church will display John Gatto’s photography and Peter Helm will do caricatures in a tent at Art’s Park.

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Wine travel depends on region

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or wine lovers nothing is more fun than a day visiting tasting rooms or maybe even wine travel.

Depending on where you go, there are some things you need to know. It can be a Saturday on the road, a trip to the coast, or a dream vacation to Europe to enjoy wine. But all wine trips take planning.

The easiest way to start is using the internet to find a wine trail close to home.

Indiana has several wine trails. Figure out your geography and plan on visiting no more than about three wineries. That is advice, not a standard.

Needless to say a designated driver is always a must. But tasting at more than three wineries can impair your judgment. I also find that when I hit a fourth winery in a day I’m suffering ‘palate fatigue.’

After you’ve hit some Hoosier wine trails and you get the tasting room fever, try neighboring states. I admit I’ve visited just a couple Ohio wineries, none in Kentucky or Illinois. But I’ve visited Michigan wine trails three times and they are delightful. You can plan an easy trip into southwestern Michigan and choose from many different wineries. A great weekend trip would be up to Traverse City, a great food town, and visit the really good wineries of Leelanau County and Old Mission Peninsula. The wines are surprisingly good.

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Howard Hewitt Grape Sense If you wish to travel east, check out the wineries of upper New York State, the Finger Lakes Region.

Virginia wines are also gathering more accolades with every vintage.

If you’re ready to head west there are more options to cover than space allows.

Wine mecca for those of us in the U.S. is Napa and Sonoma Valleys. Napa, in particular, is one of the most beautiful wine regions in the world. But Napa is very commercial and very expensive. Lean on advice from friends who have visited Napa to plan your trip.

Look at every winery’s website and see what fits your tastes.

Some Napa wineries, the very best, usually accept guests by appointment only. Many welcome walk-in visitors daily as well. But also be aware that the big winery names you know don’t come cheap.

All wineries in Napa

charge a tasting fee. Many will have 2 or 3 tasting levels.

Be prepared if you want to taste the very best wines or at the very best wineries to shell out big bucks. The better Napa wineries charge $50-$100 for a tasting. And unlike many Midwestern states, that tasting fee will not be refunded with a purchase.

But if you’re going, be sure to do at least one premium tasting to learn more about what the fuss is all about.

Oregon’s Willamette Valley is an awesome wine tourism region. It’s not as busy as Napa or Sonoma but growing fast. Tasting fees are going up but still nothing like Napa.

Finally, some advice about going to Europe – particularly France or Italy since that’s where I can share the best advice.

Wine tourism remains new for both of Europe’s Old World Wine regions.

Planning is essential for winery visits in both countries. Only the biggest, most commercially-motivated wineries have open tasting rooms as we know them. A call or email is necessary to secure an appointment.

It’s wise, and not cheap, to engage a wine tourism professional to plan your trip and accompany you – especially if you don’t speak the native language.

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Orchestra goes ‘Under the Sea’

‘Little Mermaid’ show to be performed in St. Joe

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T. JOSEPH, Mich. — Members of the Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra (SMSO) are inviting everyone to join them under the sea for an underwater musical adventure.

In a magical kingdom beneath the sea, the beautiful young mermaid Ariel longs to leave her ocean home to live in the world above.

Based on one of Hans Christian Andersen’s most beloved stories and the classic animated film, Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” is a hauntingly beautiful love story for the ages.

SMSO adapts this popular tale in the Shadowland Pavilion on Silver Beach at 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, June 25.

With music by eight-time Academy Award winner Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater and a compelling book by Doug Wright, organizers say this fishy fable will capture audiences’ hearts with its irresistible songs including “Under the Sea,” “Kiss the Girl,” and “Part of Your World.”

“I can well remember when my son was little and used to so enjoy this Disney story and Alan Menken’s lovely music,” said SMSO Music Director Robin Fountain. “For me, and I suspect for many in the audience, this production will be a sweetly nostalgic trip down memory lane.”

Guests are encouraged to be a part of the under the sea experience by dressing the part. All little mermaids, princes, princesses and any other underwater characters are encouraged to wear costumes.

Tickets for lawn seating are $15 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under. Guests are encouraged to bring a chair or blanket for the ultimate outdoor concert experience.

Those wishing to sit in the

reserved seating section with provided chairs can purchase tickets for $25 each.

Reserved tables are up for grabs for $300 per table. Tables include 10 tickets and two VIP parking passes.

People interested in attending multiple summer concerts on the beach can buy beach passes for $50 each. Passes include lawn tickets to any four orchestra beach concerts.

No coolers, food or drink carry-ins will be permitted, and alcohol is not allowed to be carried in.

Beer, wine, water, pop and food will be sold by Classic Catering & Events. The menu includes assorted grilled items, sandwiches, chips, popcorn, candy, soft drinks and water.

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Musical Petting Zoo Want to see what an orchestra instrument looks like close up?

The Curious Kids Museum will be providing a variety of musical instruments for concertgoers to handle and touch. The musical petting zoo will be available starting at 6:15 p,m. the day of the concert.

Instruments will be located along the sidewalk leading to the stage and viewing area.

Face Painting Everyone can be a part of the underwater experience.

Little mermaids and princesses are encouraged to wear a costume, and two professional face painters, Jenni Bush and Gina Newsum, will be painting faces beginning at 6:15 when the gates open.

The artists will be located along the sidewalk leading to the stage and viewing area. Everyone is welcome to have their face painted for free.

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Cruising for a cause Ed’s Open Header will benefit cancer society

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By ALLIE WILSON allie.wilson@leaderpub.com

n memory of the late Ed Kazlauskus, longtime business owner and annual car show host, the open header cruise for the cause will donate all of its proceeds to the Cass County Cancer League.

Preregistration is open now through July 15 with an entry fee of $20. Participants can register by filling out the flyer online at Magician-Lake.org.

If the flyer is unavailable, participants can contact Curt Rohdy, who is planning the event, any day from 6 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at (269) 782-2524. Participants can register up until the event, but after July 15 the entry fee is $25.

“Ed and I had talked about this for three or four years, but every time we tried to set it up something else would come up,” said Rohdy, who is also the owner of John & Curt’s Brake & Alignment and co-host of the annual car shows. “When Ed passed away I decided this was the time to do it and we would donate the proceeds.”

Curt said registered participants will meet at the Five-Mile Drive-In around 5:30 p.m.

Around 6:40 p.m. they will head into town with a police escort. All of the roads in the route have been blocked off so the group can stay together.

After that, at 7:30 p.m., the band Sixth Generation will play in the park. There will also be food served.

Though anyone who wants to register for the event may do so, there are some specific cars, such as cars with open headers and muscle cars from the ‘50s and ‘60s, Rohdy said. However, cars without headers, newer cars and even motorcycles are welcome to come out and drive for the cause.

“Ed had a love for cars and he thought that it [car shows] would bring business to the business district downtown,” Rohdy said. “Ed was the type of person that helped a lot of people. He did it just to help people out of the good of his heart and didn’t take the glory for it.”

Rohdy said he and Ed’s wife and decided to donate all of the proceeds to the Cass County Cancer League because the organization had helped them before and made a difference in their lives.

“Ed had passed away from cancer and I also had a sister-in-law pass away from cancer,” Rohdy said. “The organization was really nice. They tried to get anything that you possibly needed that they could help you with. It’s [Cass County Cancer League] local, so the money stays in Cass County. We thought that would be a good one to donate to. I talked to Ed’s wife, and that was her wish too.”

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The next generation of jazz Inaugural Lighthouse Jazz Festival pays tribute to the late Miles Davis

it’s live art.”

In addition to Generations, the Lighthouse Jazz Festival will feature an eclectic sample of jazz musical styles with artists whose talent is truly as diverse as different as the eras of Miles Davis’ music.

From concert band pieces presented by the Lake Effect Jazz Big Band to the new generation of jazz artists, this includes performances by Shana Tucker and Mimi Jones, both known for skillful instrumental artistry and melodious voices that inspire awe among those who have seen them live.

In addition to the top notch talent, there will be an array of free family activities such as a musical petting zoo, where children get to try multiple musical instruments. There will also be wine and canvas in addition to great cuisine and local libations.

Moultrie says about 5,000 to 6,000 people are expected to attend.

Just as Davis once inspired Irving as a young musician, Irving is now mentoring a new generation of jazz. In addition to his band, Davis also works with youth through the Jazz Institute of Chicago and Chicago Academy of Music a Conservatory in Hyde Park. But the first step to inspiring the new generation is letting them take a listen for themselves.

“Anytime that we can expose audiences, especially young people to this music, then the better off our future is going to be,” Irving said.

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by John Moultrie

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ICHIGAN CITY, Ind. — The secret to keeping music alive is giving people the chance to hear it.

This is part of the philosophy behind executive director John Moultrie’s nonprofit Live Music Matters.

This summer, Live Music Matters is bringing world-class jazz to Michiana at the very first Lighthouse Jazz Festival from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.

July 9, in the Guy Foreman Amphitheater in Washington Park, Michigan City. The festival will include a host of jazz musicians, family activities and food and local libations.

Alongside Moultrie’s goal to bring music and communities together is musician Robert Irving the III, who will to keep his mentor Miles Davis’ music alive.

In the 1990s, Moultrie owned a jazz nightclub in Chicago called the Jazz Oasis. Night after night, musicians walked through his door bringing sultry new jazz licks and a talent that Moultrie says he knew the rest of the world should be hearing. One of those musicians was Robert Irving the III. Today, Moultrie’s passion for music continues to extend beyond just one project. In addition to his nonprofit and serving as the artistic director for the festival, he has also the host of radio program iRock Jazz, where he interviewed Irving about his work with a legend of jazz.

Irving is a renowned pianist, performer, composer and teacher and among his impressive musical accolades is his work with jazz legend Miles Davis. At the age of 26, Irving began recording and eventually taking on the role of musical director for Miles Davis. To the young musician, Davis was a mentor whose very glare could instill intimidation,

but whose words of wisdom also had the power to change Irving’s perspective.

“Don’t play a note unless you mean it,” Davis once told Irving.

This sentence altered Irving’s life as a musician.

“From that point on I began to deal with the integrity of the music as a composer and a performer

and basically not playing anything or composing anything I didn’t hear or feel in my core, “ Irving said in the interview with Moultrie.

When Davis’ health was in decline, he requested Irving and those who knew him to help carry on the legacy of his music. Since then, Irving has continued to fulfill this request, as

well as help a whole new generation of jazz carry on the legacy of the genre.

At the Lighthouse Jazz Festival, Irving and his band Generations, which consists of some of Irving’s own mentees, will pay tribute to Davis and play his songs.

And while live music is not always accessible or affordable to some com-

munities, Moultrie hopes to change that one festival at a time.

“There are a lot of these communities that don’t get to see world-class talent and we are bringing it to their backyard,” Moultrie said. “Live music is important to me it’s the fact that as a consumer you witness something being created in the moment and that’s why

Tickets can be purchased online for $10-$30 at: http://www.eventbrite. com/e/lighthouse-jazz-festival-tickets-23204979719.

Tickets can also be purchased at the Michigan City Meijer’s for the discounted online price.

Tickets can also be purchased at the gate, but they will cost $5 more.

For more information and to see a full line-up visit: http://lighthousejazzfestival.com/artists/

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OUTH BEND, Ind. — A wide array of artists with present their work in South Bend this weekend as the Leeper Park Art Fair returns June 18 and 19.

A total of 110 artists from all over the country will show their work at the annual art fair, which is located on the grounds of the park, near the St. Joseph River in downtown South Bend.

The juried fine arts fair will feature acrylic, watercolor, pottery, photography, jewelry, glass, sculpture, printmaking and wood.

The Sunshine Artist Magazine rated this fine arts festival one of the top 200 shows in the country.

Food vendors will be available both days and light jazz will be played throughout the park. All are invited to come and stroll the grounds and enjoy the arts.

Due to limited parking due to road construction, a shuttle will run from the front of the Century Center and the new St. Joseph High School parking lot. The shuttle will run from 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Saturday and from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Sunday. There is no charge for the shuttle service.

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Songs of summer

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hough the temperature continues a cycle COLUMNIST of climbing and falling, the safe pronouncement is that Summer has finally arrived, bringing with it the annual parade of outdoor festivals, back porch conversations and endless yard projects.

Whether playing from the outdoor speakers on our deck or blasting from my car stereo as I head down the road, I turn to a particular type of song in the warm months.

These are the songs best played loud, both to feel the music in my chest and to Justin Flagel drown out my own singing for others nearby. These are the songs that pump the blood and raise the spirits.

Though they will often find their way onto my playlist year-round, it is in the summer that this music displays its full potential.

The Red Hot Chili Peppers are almost exclusively played during the warmer months in my world. No season fits better Flea’s dance-inducing heavy basslines and Anthony Kiedis’ hopeful yet melancholy storytelling than that of summer.

In the “Stadium Arcadium” transition track, “Wet Sand,” the art of the build is on full display, with the entire band uniting in vocals and rhythm in the song’s final 30 seconds.

“Make You Feel Better,” from the second disc of the same album, is also a favorite, if only for the defiant message in the repeated lyric and one of my favorite quotes, “somehow we’ll make it, ‘cause that’s what we do.”

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is a reminder of the staying power of not only the band but, released in a time when “rock was dying,” that of relevant, sustainable modern music.

In my years prior to living in Niles, I purchased a house at a young age in my childhood town of Bridgman. There I lived a unique lifestyle of independent adventure, spending much of my free time at Weko Beach and the surrounding dunes of Lake Michigan. I traveled with hiking friends or on my own seeking all life had to offer a single, careerless individual.

With friends or alone, I would return home to my hammock and my front porch, with music on the stereo and a cerveza in my hand.

Often the air on those nights was filled with the relaxed songs of carefree life by local favorite Hello Dave. In many ways, I was much like the protagonist of “Biminy,” living my life “with no need to hurry, no need to worry.” It was in that time, I converted from a small-town kid hoping to escape to an adult appreciating all Michigan had to offer.

Hello Dave’s own “Michigan” reflected that appreciation, praising the “cool water,” “the art in Ann Arbor,” and even “St. Joe in a blanket of snow.” In those summers, it served as my soundtrack to waking up to the many beauties available right here in my home state.

A summer song list would be incomplete without the music of Roger Clyne and The Peacemakers. As my favorite band since the age of 14, they are a constant part of the soundtrack of my life, but in the summer they hold a particular relevance. “Heaven On A Paper Plate” is the most obvious track, an ode to cook-outs, squirt-gun fights, and the friends and family brought together in the gatherings of the hottest days of the year. “Manana” recalls the relaxation previously discussed, opening with a to-do list anyone would claim, containing simply “fiesta number one, siesta number two.”

The entire Peacemakers catalog is a celebration of life in both good times and bad, with “Mekong” as their flagship tune. It’s chorus signifies the entire philosophy of the band, encouraging a love for one another and a love of life in the most excellent lyrics to cross this listener’s ears, “if your bottle is empty, help yourself to mine, thank you for your time, and here’s to life.”

In these summer months especially, but in life always, be sure to seek out the songs that remind you to free your spirit, relax your pulse, and embrace your neighbor. With bare feet and a light heart, turn up the music and enjoy.

Here’s to life.

Justin Flagel is the founder of the web magazine and podcast Anywhere the Needle Drops, where he and others showcase their interest in music, pop culture, creativity and life. Follow their work at anywheretheneedledrops. com. Feedback can be directed to contact@anywheretheneedledrops.com.

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Directing the play is Karen McKenna. For June 16 more information, contact Carol at (269) 445-2511 or Karen at (574) 596Cass County Democrats’ 5270. Information is also next Third Thursday posted on our web site event will be at 6:30 pm www.barnswallowtheatre.

June 16 at the party com. headquarters, located at June 17 804 E. State St., Cassopolis. This month’s presentation and discussion will explore the Republican candidates changing status of wom- who are running for office en’s rights in the U.S. at the County level or from the writing of the above and have contestConstitution to the ed races are being wel72-year struggle for comed to speak at a women’s suffrage and Candidate’s Breakfast the ongoing campaign for hosted by the Berrien the Equal Rights County Republican Amendment (ERA). The Women’s Club. The meetevent will be offered for ing will be held at 8 a.m. free.

June 17 at Pebblewood Restaurant in Bridgman.

Auditions for this sumEach candidate will be mer’s children’s producgiven a maximum of four

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This CLASSJune 21 14 HALF general meeting will include the presentation of the high school schol- Cass County Historical arship winners for 2016. Society will meet at 7 The cost of the breakfast p.m. June 21 at the Cass buffet is $15.00. Please District library located at RSVP by calling or e-mail- M-62 West, Cassopolis. ing Barb Radewald at Tony Hebron will present (269) 982-9939. The pub- the history of the famous lic is invited. pioneer log cabin on Stone Lake. Everyone is June 18 invited and there is no cost to attend. For more information, call (269) The Papasan-Mamasan 782-5721.

Korea Veterans Association will meet at June 23 Baroda American Legion Post #345 at 1:30 p.m.

June 18, located at 9214 At 7 p.m. June 23 Peace First street, Baroda. All Lutheran Church, locatKorea war veterans who ed at 3590 Lincoln Ave., were in service between is hosting a War Dogs June 25, 1950 to June Presentation. The United 30, 1955 are eligible to States Military has been attend. Korea war veter- using dogs in war zones ans who served during since the Civil War. Over that period but did not go the years, these forgotto Korea are eligible to ten heroes have saved join. For more informathe lives of countless soltion contact Bill Miller at diers. The free presenta(269) 471-1405 or Don tion is in conjunction with Holmes at (269) 695the 2016 Lest We Forget 1133. events. For more inforJune 19 mation, contact Peace Lutheran Church at (269) 556-7000 or visit us on Facebook at Peace The Old Rugged Cross Lutheran Church NALC. Church and Museum will host a concert from 3 to The Village of 4:30 p.m. June 19, locat- Cassopolis is having a ed at 61041 Vermont community garage sale street, Pokagon. “We starting June 23 through Three” Women’s Gospel June 25. For more inforTrio will perform, sharing mation contact Village of Christian and Gospel Cassopolis at (269) 445music, The trio consists 8648. of Bertie Morgan, Pastor June 25 Gini Heller and Molly Shaffer. There is no charge for the concert.

Southwest Michigan’s premier Lakeside Garden Walk is back! The walk will again feature eight unique gardens that represent Harbor Country.

Within short driving distances of each other (1 to 6 miles), participants will experience a range of delightful settings: lake views, cozy cottages, strolling meadows, working vegetable gardens, inviting patios, water features, and more just waiting for you to discover.

For tickets and additional information visit www. thelakesideassociation. com or call 773-3431680. Sponsored by The Lakeside Association of Harbor Country’s Lakeside, Michigan. All proceeds go to the Scholarship Fund benefiting high school seniors in the River Valley School District.

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June 27, and June 28 in the Silver Room at the Cass District Library located at 319 M-62 in Cassopolis. Those interested must register one week in advance to attend. Register by calling Teresa MahoneJordan at (269) 6054192.

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Music in the park St. Joseph plans concert series

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T. JOSEPH, Mich. — There is no question that summer is here when the free Wednesday Brown Bag Concerts and Friday Night Concert Series return to St. Joseph.

Both series kick off June 22 and 24 in the beach town that showcases regional musicians in one of the most scenic venues along Lake Michigan’s shore.

Performers play in the John E.N. Howard Bandshell on Port Street that offers concertgoers a beautiful vista of the St. Joseph River, Lake Michigan and the Victorian-era downtown St. Joseph.

“The bandshell has both bench and lawn seating, so it’s an awesome place for all ages to experience the joy of listening to live music,” said event organizer Whitney Behnke, executive director of St. Joseph Today. “You’ll come away from every concert in a great mood.”

The Wednesday Brown Bag Concerts, sponsored by St. Joseph’s Jimmy John’s Gourmet Sandwiches, offer lunchtime entertainment noon to 1 p.m. each week from June 22 to Aug.

31 Behnke said concertgoers can bring in brown bag lunches, get take out food from a variety of restaurants in the adjacent downtown or ask the sponsor to deliver to the band shell.

“The concerts are within walking distance of beaches, shopping and more family entertainment,” Behnke said “They’re the perfect interlude to your work or vacation day. Plus, with the bustling downtown just steps away, additional opportunities for dining, shopping and exploring are easily accessible.”

St. Joseph Today is a 501(c)(3) membership-based organization dedicated to developing and promoting events and businesses in St. Joseph, Mich. and its surrounding communities. For more information about the horse-draw trolley or upcoming events, visit stjoetoday.com, facebook.com/stjoetoday, the Welcome Center at 301 State St., or call (269) 9851111.

This year’s lineup in cludes: June 22: Ruth and Max Bloomquist (folk, coun try, bluegrass) June 29: Jeff Brown (ac oustic classics) July 6: Blue Water Ra mblers (Great Lakes fol k) July 13: Marty Miles (folk/rock) July 20: The Backslide rs (acoustic classic roc k) July 27: Deep Fried Pic kle Project (kid-friend ly tunes) Aug. 3: Leonardo (kid-f riendly tunes) Aug. 10: Keith Scott (bl ues) Aug. 17: Matt Gabriel (oldies, rock and pop) Aug. 24: Jack Adams & The Breakers (oldie s, rock and pop) Aug. 31: Richard Schw artz (classics you love) The Friday Night Co ncert Series is presen ted by The Boulevard Inn & Bistro, 7:30 p.m ., June 24 to Sept. 2. Ea ch performance will start the weekend unwi nd with a refreshing mu sic style: June 24: The Moonligh ters (big band) July 1: Don Savoie Ba nd (blues and blues ori ented rock) July 15: The Snyders (blues) July 22: Guitar-Banjo Band (bluegrass) July 29: Lake Effect Jaz z Big Band (jazz big ba nd) Aug. 5: Past Time (50 ’s/60’s Classic Rock) Aug. 12: Blue Shoes (bi g band jazz) Aug. 19: Jenna & Rolf (jazz to pop; Americana ) Aug. 26: Frederic & Ro nza (R&B, soul and po p) Sept. 2: The Sixth Ge neration (‘60s music at its best)